VEVOR MD-35D 1.5 in Mag Drill
The entry price for a magnetic drill, for light fabrication where a 1 1/2 in hole is the biggest you cut.
Amazon $153.90$153.90
The VEVOR MD-35D 1.5 in Mag Drill is the better magnetic drill overall, rated 4.2 to 3.3. The VEVOR MD-35D 1.5 in Mag Drill leads on value, power and magnet. The VEVOR MD-35D 1.5 in Mag Drill costs $736.10 less ($153.90 vs $890).
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Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill
A light mag drill for general fabrication up to 1 1/2 in holes, from a maker that sells to fabrication shops.
Amazon $890$890
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VEVOR MD-35D 1.5 in Mag Drill for value ($102.60 per inch of cutter ($153.90, 1 1/2 in) vs $593.33 per inch of cutter ($890, 1 1/2 in)), power (1,200 W motor vs 1,035 W motor) and magnet (2,248 lbf stated magnet force vs 1,952 lbf stated magnet force).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 1 5/8 in magnetic drill; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | VEVOR MD-35D 1.5 in Mag Drill | Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 99 $102.60 per inch of cutter ($153.90, 1 1/2 in) | 38 $593.33 per inch of cutter ($890, 1 1/2 in) |
| Cutter size 20% | 80 1 1/2 in largest annular cutter | 80 1 1/2 in largest annular cutter |
| Power 20% | 44 1,200 W motor | 26 1,035 W motor |
| Magnet 15% | 62 2,248 lbf stated magnet force | 48 1,952 lbf stated magnet force |
| Weight 15% | 92 23.4 lb | 81 27.7 lb |
Specifications
| VEVOR MD-35D 1.5 in Mag Drill | Hougen HMD900 Magnetic Drill | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | Corded, 120 V | Corded, 120 V |
| Motor | 1,200 W | 1,035 W (8 A) |
| Largest annular cutter | 1 1/2 in | 1 1/2 in |
| Cutting depth | - | 2 in |
| Largest twist drill | 0.6 in | - |
| Speed | Single speed, up to 900 rpm | Single speed, up to 450 rpm |
| Base and build | ||
| Magnet force (stated) | 2,248 lbf | 1,952 lbf |
| Weight | 23.4 lb | 27.7 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |